Google Temporarily Halts AI Tool’s Image Generation of People After Racial Bias Backlash
Google has decided to temporarily suspend its artificial intelligence tool Gemini's ability to generate images of people following widespread criticism on social media for producing historically inaccurate images, predominantly depicting
Creative Industries Raise Alarm Over OpenAI-Disney Licensing Deal
Workers across the creative sector have voiced growing unease following a $1bn (£740m) agreement that will allow Disney characters to be used within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its video-generation platform, Sora.
Trump’s TikTok Lifeline Sparks Celebration in the U.S., Criticism in China
Millions of TikTok users across the United States celebrated a temporary reprieve after former President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a controversial legal ban on the popular social media
Tech Layoffs are Becoming the New Normal
Tech industry layoffs are surging in 2024, defying expectations amid substantial cash reserves accumulated by many firms. While last year's job cuts were attributed to economic pressures from inflation and
Starbucks to Cut 30% of Menu to Speed Up Service and Improve Experience
Starbucks is planning a major menu overhaul, reducing its beverage and food options by about 30% in the coming months as part of a strategy to streamline operations, shorten wait
Kelce Brothers Secure $100 Million Podcast Deal with Amazon’s Wondery
NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce have signed a landmark deal with Amazon's Wondery for their popular podcast, "New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce." The agreement, reportedly worth around
Boeing to Cut 17,000 Jobs Amid Ongoing Strike and Production Delays
Boeing has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10%, resulting in approximately 17,000 job cuts, as the aerospace giant contends with mounting challenges across its business. The decision comes
Daimler Truck Finance Chief Jochen Goetz Dies in ‘Tragic Incident’
In a heartbreaking announcement, Daimler Truck revealed that their chief financial officer, Jochen Goetz, has passed away in what the company termed a "tragic incident." The news came on Sunday,
Tesla Unlikely to Manufacture Cars in India, Says Minister
Tesla appears to have dropped plans to set up manufacturing operations in India, according to the country’s Minister for Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy. Speaking on Monday as the Indian government
Paris Hilton Among Targets in Recent TikTok Cyber-Attack
TikTok is currently addressing a cyber-attack that has compromised the accounts of several high-profile brands and celebrities, including Paris Hilton and CNN. The video-sharing platform, owned by the Chinese company
White House Insists Elon Musk’s Deals Aren’t Under National Security Review
The White House has said that Elon Musk’s recent deals, including his takeover of Twitter and operations of Starlink internet in Ukraine, are not under national security review. As reported
WeWork Emerges From Bankruptcy, Charts Uncertain Future
Co-working giant WeWork has officially exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but questions linger about its long-term viability. The company, once a Wall Street darling valued at nearly $47 billion, filed
Elon Musk Moves Neuralink Incorporation to Nevada Amid Legal Battles
Tech mogul Elon Musk has relocated the incorporation of his brain implant company, Neuralink Corp., from Delaware to Nevada, a strategic move following legal setbacks in the former state. The
Paramount Sweetens Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery With $40bn Personal Guarantee From Larry Ellison
Paramount has escalated its hostile takeover attempt of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by announcing that Oracle founder Larry Ellison will personally guarantee the full equity portion of the proposed deal,
Sony Leak Reveals Robust Steam Sales for Former PlayStation Exclusives Ported to PC
In the aftermath of a ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, a Redditor has uncovered internal documents shedding light on the success of Sony's former PlayStation exclusives after they transitioned to
Elon Musk Sells $6.9bn of Tesla Shares as Twitter Lawsuit Looms
American businessman and Tesla boss, Elon Musk has sold another 7.92 million shares in the electric car maker, worth around $6.88bn (£5.7bn), as reported by BBC. The sales took place
Fendi Acquires Knitwear Supplier Maglificio Matisse
Luxury fashion house Fendi has announced that it has taken a majority stake in Italian knitwear maker, Maglificio Matisse, a key supplier of the LVMH-owned brand for over 15 years
Is Alphabet Stock Going to $200 or $50?
Shareholder Christopher Ruane weighs a bull and a bear case for Alphabet stock, explaining why he plans to hold his position in the tech giant. The biggest position in my
Penthouse Row in Mayfair: Legal Battle Over Leaks, Noise and Ownership Drags into 8th Year
A long-running legal dispute involving a luxury penthouse on Park Lane has brought fresh scrutiny to the late Mohamed Al Fayed’s property empire, with court filings revealing complaints about leaking
Twitter Spent $33m in Three Months on Elon Musk Deal
Social media giant, Twitter has revealed that it spent $33m (£27m) on Elon Musk's proposed deal to buy the firm between April and June 2022. It also said its number
